Goddess Rasai Devi, also referred as Ma Rasai, is a
manifestation of Mother Goddess and is worshipped mainly in Maharashtra. She is
a village deity. The main temples dedicated to the Goddess are located in Pune District
in Maharashtra.
Goddess Rasai Devi is a kind form of Goddess Shakti. She showers
motherly love on her children. The murti or idol of Rasai Devi symbolizes kinds
and motherly affection.
She is worshipped for peace, prosperity, protection, good agriculture, healthy
children, early cure of diseases and for victory over enemies.
A main attraction of the murti is the large eyes. Her hands
are in blessing posture. She is dressed like a Marathi woman.
Rasai Devi removes darkness caused by Adharma. She upholds
righteousness by protecting those who practice Dharma.